Elephant Sanctuary Volunteering in Thailand

Program Summary

Spend time volunteering to help rescued elephants – the lovable giant, known for their extraordinary memory and its iconic presence in Asia.

Working in a rural community, three hours from Bangkok, you could contribute time to helping 15 elephants who have been liberated from terrible conditions. Some of the elephants were used to pull down trees. Once machines were able to do the job instead, the elephants were then either neglected or used to perform on the streets. This sanctuary, run by a team of passionate animal welfare experts strives to protect and care for these animals and they are always happy to welcome volunteer who are crucial to this program’s success.

You will live at the heart of the sanctuary with other volunteers. All of your meals will be provided – a hot, delicious buffet before and after a fulfilling days work. The sanctuary is run alongside our wildlife programme which means you will be able to share your experience and see other animals on your time off.

Program Summary

Spend time volunteering to help rescued elephants – the lovable giant, known for their extraordinary memory and its iconic presence in Asia.

Working in a rural community, three hours from Bangkok, you could contribute time to helping 15 elephants who have been liberated from terrible conditions. Some of the elephants were used to pull down trees. Once machines were able to do the job instead, the elephants were then either neglected or used to perform on the streets. This sanctuary, run by a team of passionate animal welfare experts strives to protect and care for these animals and they are always happy to welcome volunteer who are crucial to this program’s success.

You will live at the heart of the sanctuary with other volunteers. All of your meals will be provided – a hot, delicious buffet before and after a fulfilling days work. The sanctuary is run alongside our wildlife programme which means you will be able to share your experience and see other animals on your time off.

Program Highlights

1. Hands-on volunteer work with one of these majestic creatures.
2. Head to the beach on days off and explore the night markets in the local community
3. Walk with the elephants through the forest, experiencing their freedom and enjoying it with them
4. Learn about the complexities of elephant conservation in a developing country
5. Get the opportunity to work with up to 400 other animals too- an amazing and varied experience!

Adventure Types

Causes

Program Duration

Year(s) Offered

Age Requirement

Participation Guidelines

American, European, Canadian, Australian, South African, Kiwi, Worldwide and Asian Participants.
This Program is also open to Families and Couples.

Cost in USD per week

$1250-1500

Program Includes:

- Met personally at Bangkok airport and taken to the project
- Clean, convenient accommodation on site
- Three meals a day, which includes home-cooked hot Thai food twice a day
- A practical and theoretical education on the challenges facing animal conservation
- Free access to InterHealth’s Travel Health Advice Service
- Oyster Worldwide volunteer t-shirt